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Iran’s strained ties with Western states will persist
The US Navy accused Iran of attempting to seize two oil tankers in international waters in the Gulf yesterday
IranMore multipolarity will boost Mideast regional powers
As links with Moscow and Beijing expand, foreign policies are less defined by US alignment or opposition
Middle EastIran’s gas needs could trigger border agreement
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have both called on Iran to negotiate its maritime borders with the two countries
IranIraqi premier’s pragmatism faces constraints
The prime minister has asked the judiciary to suspend parts of his own budget
IraqIran could pursue dissidents based abroad
Iran has pledged to hunt down members of the dissident group the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) based abroad
IranIran’s diplomatic ties will improve in the main
Iran has lodged a case with the International Court of Justice arguing that Canada is violating its sovereignty
IranCuba’s foreign ties will raise concerns in Washington
Economic hardship and shared antipathy towards the United States drive Cuba closer to geographically distant allies
CubaIran’s water policy stasis could lead to instability
Water availability in Iran has fallen consistently since the 1970s, resulting in ecological problems and insecurity
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